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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Article 10, Clause 1 of the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), published on 22 May 2025, whether the annual sum referred to will come solely from his Department's budget.

Answer

The funding arrangements for the treaty are subject to the Spending Review, which will be completed on 11 June.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57297
Session
2024-26
Related items
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Monday, 23 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Mauritius Sovereignty Chagos Islands
Link
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